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Quito is a great place to start any trip around Ecuador or South America. It is known for some of the best Spanish schools in South America; there is a great backpacker community; and, there is plenty to do to escape the typical-tourist crowd.
It also is easy to plan a whole trip around Ecuador or to neighboring countries around South America from Quito - most of Quito hotels, travel agencies and tour operators are found in The Mariscal sector within a five block radius of each other.
Don't miss out on socializing with the locals, Quiteños tend to be relaxed, friendly and eager to help or make friends.
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Casa Oriente is located between the Centro Histórico and La Mariscal about four blocks east of the southernmost...







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A fine mid-range hotel in a quiet residential area between the north of Quito and the Mariscal between 6 de Dici...







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EC TRAVEL is a rare find in Quito. Friendly staff and great prices. They offer tours to all around the country...







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APF Languages offers flexible schedules, experienced teachers, and the typical variety of extra services like a ...







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An V!VA favorite, La Sala is spacious, speedy and inexpensive. Each computer has a flat screen monitor, a web c...







people very unsociable to down right nasty untrustworthy scheeming and we would not treat anyone coming to our country for a wedding like we were treated
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Everthing in Ecuador is perfect!!!!
Well, I'm an American living in London, but my family is from Quito, so I have been there many times. One of the best things about the city is that the Andes surround you, but the climate is pleasant. The city is a great combination of the old colonial and the modern. Within hours, you can reach volcanos, Amazonian rainforest and beautiful beaches.
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